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Reviews of Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands

Highland Home : Moat house 1 An individual house your gateway to the Highlands
Fort Augustus, Scotland

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9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

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8/10 Good

Peter G.

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A short trip to the highlands
We have stayed in this location before and found it very good for the walks and wonderful scenery. Accommodation was as advertised main bedroom has no windows so no access to wifi or any signal. Kitchen is small and compact.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem
This place was amazing. Fort Augustus is a great base for a wide variety of highland daytrips and this place was a perfect little home away from home. It's only about a two minute walk to the heart of the small town from your front door. The swimming pool is neat, the grounds are interesting to walk, and the restaurant was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review , We are delighted you all had a great time We look forward to seeing you again

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
The location, property and town were all perfect! We were able to day trip to Glenfinnan, Inverness and Isle of Sky. Used the tennis courts, pool, and strolled the bank of Loch Ness. The CaledonIan Canal locks in Ft. Augustus are a real bonus. Would definitely return to the Monastery for a stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a lovely stay
Wished we had stayed longer than the three days we had for Moat House 1. The property was perfect for our party size, really well equipped and plenty of space in an amazing setting. Thanks to the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We are really please you had a great time Yes we always s way and new guests are finding out , it is never long enough If you are reading this review ? Simply book longer. X

10/10 Excellent

Liliana C., Illinois, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
We stayed in Moat House 1 at St. Benedicts Abbey. It was a great location for our day visits to the Isle of Skye. The property is right on Loch Ness and the grounds are beautiful. It’s location to the town was great too. We did some shopping and ordered dinner a few nights. The property was clean and provided us all we needed for our family of 4. There was plenty of activities to do on the grounds. There was someone to greet us and explain everything upon our arrival. That was very much appreciated. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Base for the Highlands
Just Wow, from the moment you arrive at the gates the property itself is impressive. The house was a great base from which we explored Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Doran, Isle of Skye etc. The kitchen is small and seperate, but since we only made coffee and light breakfast it was no big deal. The shower is AMAZING! and was wonderful after a day of exploring. The residence is a short walk to town with lots of shops etc. The only suggestion I would make to improve the property is a WiFi booster/repeater on the ground floor as the master bedroom does not get WiFi and blocks mobile data. Would stay there again in a heart beat!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2023
Fantastic we are pleased you had a great time in our highland home, noted about the Wifi down stairs, They are the original prison walls, We shall se about a booster , come back soon

8/10 Good

Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a Loch Ness stay
The Highland club is a perfect location to stay if you plan to stay on Loch Ness. The town is just right outside the fence of the Abbey so everything is in walking distance. The Fish and Chips at the Loch Inn may be some of the best we had in Scotland. There is plants of room to spread out in the apartment. The check-in process is tricky here because there are three different property management companies at the Abby. I saw many, many people confused as to how to check-in when they arrived. That seems to be universal for staying there, not just for this specific apartment. I would definitely stay here again. Such a cool spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheree P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
This is a beautiful property in a quiet setting. There are many good restaurants and bakeries nearby. The property was well maintained. There was a small error with the booking but the housekeeping crew did a great job getting the place together on short notice and we were given a thorough orientation of the property. We enjoyed our stay and would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Thank you for your comments and we are really pleased you had a great stay , The small booking error was you not reading the arrival information sent to you in advance !, To avoid you waiting around . However we have a fantastic caretaking team which took care of your needs , The advantage of being on site and , living Locally . We look forward to seeing you again at our very specially highland home .

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property in a Grand Setting
As listed by the owner the photos don’t do this property justice.. it’s a beautiful apartment in a historic building in a stunning setting overseeing the Loch Ness. The apartment is fitted with all the modern amenities and comforts and retains the charm and character of the old Abbey. Could not have asked for a better place to stay.. Thank you Mike..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
We are really pleased you had a lovely time , we have worked hard on the apartment to make it a really special and unforgettable place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Roland C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scotland holiday
Very nice and pleasant stay. The tennis court was great and the kids enjoyed playing football around the property. Close to lots of activities which we made the most of. Accommodation was bit weird with bedrooms on ground floor but we got used to it. Overall clean and we could connect to Netflix etc...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2020
Thank you for your review , we are pleased you and your family had a great time The best part of staying at the Highland club is the individual accommodation Where you stayed has a fantastic history , the main master bedroom use to be the armoury where all the weapons were kept during the great highland clearing now a fantastic bedroom, glad you adapted and enjoyed it , come back soon

8/10 Good

Justine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot !
Really nice property and environment! I would definitely recommended. Only 3 things weren’t as expected or as described and it’s worth sharing: Check out is at 10am and not 12pm Only one shower and not two You need to book in advance for the swimming pool/spa and you can access only 1h/day
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nathalie M., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique experience
This property is fine, roomy, well-appointed. It wasn't for me because the master bedroom and bathroom did not have windows, making me and my claustrophobia very uncomfortable. Also the kitchen is very small and very separate from the living space in a different room. I like to cook and chat at the same time so this didn't suit our needs but might be perfectly fine for someone else. The owners and property managers addressed the concern immediately and we were given a more suitable accommodation at the abbey, which we enjoyed. The apartments don't reflect the age of the building, don't expect stone walls or old charm in the apartments. The interior is very modern. I enjoyed the pool and sauna once, that had a lot of character and good design. We enjoyed Fort Augustus, the local pub with a wood stove, loved that. And Loch Ness offered much more history and interesting facts than we had imagined. About the abbey, personally, despite the arched churchy attributes of high ceilings, wide hallways and some beautiful doors, I felt like I was in old school. I wouldn't go back but I do think it would be great for multiple families getting together, other people seemed to be quite happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We couldn’t believe our luck in stumbling across this property. The pictures don’t even come close to how amazing it is. Right on the shore of Loch Ness 2 minute walk to pubs shops and the boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Scioto Furnace

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and nice area!
Easy to rent, property owner was responsive and the home was gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anton A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, relaxing stay
As a family of 4, the property was ideal, it had everything we needed to make our stay fantastic. Staying within the Abbey and having access to the amenities that it has to offer was brilliant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon O., Salisbury, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great loved it
Stayed three nights. All great, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in the Highlands
Wonderful property nicely situated on Loc Ness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

The house was awesome!
The moathouse was clean, well equipped, spacious, and in an ideal location. An easy choice with my 3 Littles and would highly recommend to other families.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Can't stay in a castle, this is your next best. Beautiful apartment and exceptional property.
The apartment was just great for the family. Kitchen has everything you would need for your stay. We loved Ft. Augustus and the canal and great restaurants along it's banks. The grounds of the monestary are beautiful and so is the building and common spaces. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Many thanks We are so pleased you have a lovely time in our highland home Come and see us again. X

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Knoxville, TN

Lovely property and convenient location
We loved our stay here. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed and the owner was very easy to communicate with. Gary and Clare at the property were so helpful and went above and beyond. We really enjoyed exploring Ft. Augustus and also went to Urquhart Castle, Glen Affric, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava and Corrimony Cairns during our stay. Our kids loved exploring the grounds and the view and access to Loch Ness were a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Morgane L., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
GENIAL - MAGNIFIQUE
Au top
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xavier C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super !
Magnifique endroit, très bien situé pour graviter autour du Loch Ness. L’appartement est propre, convivial. Vraiment rien à redire
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
Super! Je vous remercie pour vos commentaires and j'espere que vous reviendrez bientot. Salutations de Mark

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bilderbuch-Urlaub in Schottlands Highlands
Es war eine traumhaft schöne Woche. Wir hatten alles was wir brauchten. Das fußläufig erreichbare Dorf, die Umgebung des ehem. Klosters, die freundlichen Menschen, das Schwillbad (unkompliziert buchbar), das urgemütliche Spielezimmer mit Billard, Schach, Backgammon, etc.), (für den Fitnessraum war leider keine Zeit mehr): wir waren restlos begeistert. Als zu Anfang die Heizung nicht ansprang, war noch am selben Tag der Service da und hat direkt für Abhilfe gesorgt.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
We are very happy you all had a great time We look foward to seeing you again

6/10 Okay

Freddy P.

Fugtig oplevelse i ombygget kloster
Dejligt feriested med gode udenoms faciliteter og med en fantastisk placering ved Fort Augustus og Loch Nees. Billederne som vi fik forevist, da vi bookede via VRBO, stemte desværre ikke overens med de faktiske forhold i den lejlighed, som vi fik tildelt. Det ene badeværelse og selve master bedroom var placeret i et tidligere krudtlager, og der var INGEN vinduer i rummene og ingen dør mellem rummene. Der var ikke en velfungerende ventialtion, og der blev meget fugtigt og tøj og sengetøj blev desværre koldt og klamt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jacques M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
La propriété est située au bord du Loch Ness. L'appartement correspond à la description. Beaucoup de charme et très propre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait pour un séjour en famille dans les Highlands
Moat house 1 est confortable, joliment décoré et idéalement situé pour visiter les Highlands. Inverness, le Trossachs national Park, l'île de Skye, Glenfinnan... s ont à environ 1h de route. L'abbaye est magnifique avec une belle vue sur le Loch Ness. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you , we are really pleased you all had a great time in our lovely soeacial plsce , we look forward to welcoming you again

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time and place
It was well organized. Friendly and helpful hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
thank you , we are really pleased you had a great time

10/10 Excellent

Dirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nessi war nicht da :-)
Tolle Ferienwohnung in herausragender Lage. Entsprach der Beschreibung. Punkt abgezogen, da auf einem Bild Seeblick ist. Den gab es definitv nicht. Ansonsten ein erholsamer Familienurlaub in einem schönem Anwesen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019